Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) healthcare design study guides are now updated and interactive

May 9, 2025 — The Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) Study Guides published by The Center for Health Design are now available on the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) website. This collaboration promotes an interactive and user-friendly experience for professionals preparing for the EDAC certification exam.

The Center for Health Design’s internationally recognized Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) program awards a credential to individuals who demonstrate an understanding of how to apply an evidence-based process to the design and construction of all settings that contribute to health, safety and well-being, including measuring and reporting results.

Having the EDAC certification shows your clients and team members that you have a method for developing design solutions that are rooted in research to help achieve the desired goals and improved outcomes.

The updated digital study guides offer several new features, including:

➡ Highlighting and note-taking — Engage with the material in a more interactive way.

➡ Chapter-based navigation — Easily find content with a structured format replacing the previous single-running PDF.

➡ Improved accessibility — Zoom up to 400% while maintaining text clarity.

This integration allows design professionals to access essential industry resources in one place, helping them create safer, more effective healthcare environments.

Those purchasing Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) Study Guides via The Center for Health Design website will now be redirected to FGI’s website for purchase and access. Existing users on MADCAD can continue their subscription until its term ends, after which they can transition to FGI’s digital subscription.